Respiratory sequelae after COVID-19 infection in Thai healthy children

• DOI: 10.22541/au.169166715.59092342/v1
• Publication Date: 2023-08-10T11:32:44Z
• Authors: Sirapoom Niamsanit; Wicharn Boonjindasup; Suchada Sritippay...; Jitladda Deerojan...; Nuanchan Prapphal; Chanthana Harnrut...; Jiratchaya Sophon...; Watit Niyomkarn
• Keywords: Respiratory infection

Background and Aims: The long-term respiratory sequelae of COVID-19 infection in children remain poorly understood may differ across countries. This study aims to investigate the sequelae, including residual symptoms pulmonary function Thai children. secondary aim is identify factors associated with sequelae. Materials Methods: an observational involving 56 healthy children, aged between 7-18 years, who were diagnosed from July 2021 February 2023. Clinical data relating persistent after assessed up six months. Spirometry was performed assess function. Results: Post identified 14 patients (25%), fatigue, cough, dyspnea being common (28-35%). A significant correlation found post pneumonia (OR = 6.00, 95%CI [1.54,23.33], p=0.01). Abnormal 10 (17.8%) obstructive impairment most common. However, there no association clinical impairment. Conclusion: Prolonged abnormal following are not uncommon possibly pneumonia.